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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.56, 1,008.08 and 415.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.56, 1,008.08 and 415.82 is: 573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.56 : 1,008.08 = 415.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.56/1,008.08 = 415.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.56x = 1,008.08 × 415.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.56x = 419,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,178.05/730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.78

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